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KAHALU'U SERVICE FOR JANEL TUPUOLA

A memorial service for JANEL MARIE LEIALOHA TUPUOLA, 30, of Kailua, who died Jan. 16, 2008, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Windward Baptist Church, 47-528-A Kamehameha Highway in Kahalu'u. It will be preceded by a 10 a.m. visitation. Born in Honolulu, Janel was a dental assistant. She is survived by her husband, Eucharis; sons, Kealii, Malama, Angel and Junior; daughter, Truelyn; father, Hank Badajos; mother, Maile Badajos; brothers, Damon Pavao, Race and Cale; and sister, Gail. Moanalua Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

MIRIAM ISABELLE AKAU, 55, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sister, Esterae Hagen; brothers, Joseph Jr. and Ernest. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MELVIN ALENCASTRE, 79, of Las Vegas, Nev., Kailua, O'ahu, and Volcano, Hawai'i, died Jan. 3, 2008. He was a colonel retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Priscilla; four children, Laura Motu'apuaka ,and Makalapua, Melvin and Timothy Alencastre; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. The Hawai'i service which was to be held Jan. 26 has been postponed. Service and scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas.

NELLIE MEI LEING ARAKAKI, 70, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Kenji; daughter, Melissa; brothers, Melvin and Ted Ching. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ETHEL "NANA" C. BROWN, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 13, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired clerk for state Department of Health. Survived by daughter, Sandra Saldana; son, Sanford "Sonny"; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

MARGUERITE MALEKA KURODA BROWN, 95, of 29 Palms, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Roberta Pualan Melville and Janet Kanani Turner; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah Leimomi Kamauoha. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JOSEPH BENJAMIN DIAS, 75, of Texas, died Nov. 10, 2007. Born on Maui. Retired from Pier 1 Imports 20 years ago. Survived by mother, Rose Garcia; sisters, Carmen and Sandra Ruiz; children, Patrick, Rosalyn Bodycomb and Gregory; eight grandchildren. Inurnment 2:15 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Cemetery Garden of Love V-3. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home.

YACHIYO AIZAWA FUKUDA, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Kihei, Maui. Retired teacher for the Department of Education. Survived by daughter, Annette Okawa. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Congregational Church; service 4 p.m. Casual Attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

THOMAS TADAMASA FUKUMITSU, 75, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 8, 2008. Born in North Kona, Hawai'i. Retired master watch repairman. Survived by wife, Jean; son, Ty; daughter, Tammy Fernandez; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Kazuo, Yasuo, Kenji Fukumitsu and Raymond Isowo. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

DELA CAS GARCIA, 73, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired housekeeper for Maui Marriott Hotel. Survived by sons, Peter and Julius; daughters, Jacqueline and Ophelia "Leah" Munar; sisters, Remedios Caballar, Crisanta Cas, Evelyn Cas, Angeles Gida and Elnora Fernando; brothers, Erasmo Cas and Romulus Cas; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; burial 10 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

LADY KAREN CABABAT MAGA GOMEZ, 21, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 15, 2008. Born in Manila, Philippines. Hale Makua, Maui Memorial Medical Center and ABC Store clerk. Survived by father; Manny Maga; mother, Conchita Maga; sister, Lady Lynn Maga; husband, Mark; son, Makprince Xavier Maga Gomez. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 30 at St. Theresa's Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Jan. 31 at Nakamura Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

REIDA JANE HARADA, 84, of Junction City, Ore., formerly of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2008. Born in Mount Wolf, Pa. Retired registered nurse. Survived by daughters, Shirley, Patricia Westmiller and Mary; son, Robert; four grandchildren. Service held. Donations to Faith Lutheran Church, 926 West 6th Ave., Junction City, OR 97448 Arrangements by Autumn Funeral Home and Crematorium.

ELLEN KIKUE HAYASHI, 87, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 29, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by husband, Saburo "Steve"; daughters, Leslie Kunihisa, Lana Hirai and Lynn Longo; brother, George Okazaki; sisters, Ethel Basuel and Harriet Yamaguchi; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

GENZA IGAWA, 78, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 22, 2007. Born in He'eia. U.S. Army veteran; retired city heavy equipment mechanic after 40 years of service. Survived by daughter, Lynne; sons, Darryl and Brian; three grandchildren; brothers, Donald, James and Allan; sister, Mary Quijano. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ETHELREDA "ETHEL" KAIALUNA ROBELLO KAHALEWAI, 75, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Royal Feather Co.; president of Puuloa Hawaiian Civic Club. Survived by daughters, A. Kaoi Kaimikaua, Mabel Avilla and Melvamay "Mone" Kahalewai; sons, Alfred Jr., Richard "Rick" and Russell; hanai son, Ambrose Avilla; brother, Vincent Sylva; half sister, Carol Guy; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

DARLENE KEHAULANI KANEI-MENDES, 53, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Employed with Hilton Hawaiian Village maintenance staff. Survived by mother, Jeanette Mendonca; daughters, Jasmine Mendes and Ka'hai Kanei Mendes; sons, Ivan Kanei and Jantzen Kanei Mendes; hanai son, Jay Punohu; sisters, Melanie Hodge and Christine Kanei; brothers, William "Hal," Joey and Kalani Mendonca; two grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private cremation and burial service at a later date. Flowers welcome. Casual or aloha attire.

JOSEPH "BALDY" KALANI KAMANU JR., 68, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired heavy equipment operator with the Operators Union Local No. 3. Survived by wife, Daniella; sons, Eleu, Joseph and Reginald Kamau; hanai sons, Brayden Leleo and James Murray; hanai daughter, Kapiolani Enomoto; brothers, Paul, Llewelyn and Matthew Kamanu; sisters, Nona Bishop and Naomi Heffernan; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ARNOLD KALANI KASSEBEER, 42, of Kailua, died Jan. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Construction worker. Survived by mother, Eliza Cummings; brothers, Stanley and Augustine Almeida, Abraham "Mongie," Albert "Al-Boy" and Allen-Lyle; sisters, Avis and Terre Almeida, Alonza "Ti-Girl" Scott, Alberta "Bootsie" Liu and Alexis-Ann. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at St. George Catholic Church, Waimanalo; Mass 1:15 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

SHOJI "SHO" KAWAHARA, 80, of Holualoa, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 29, 2007. Born in Holualoa. Retired meat inspector for the state of Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Iris Cantor, Ann Kawahara and Gail Cantor; brothers, Mark and Karl; sisters, Minnie Mana, Tomie Ahn and Lily Risberg; caregiver, Nancy Kurihara; three grandsons. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kahikolu Congregational Church, Napo'opo'o, Kona, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

RUTH VIRGINIA KUHIA, 79, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Hawai'i, died Jan. 11, 2008. Born in Montana. Longtime secretary for Teamsters Local No. 781. Survived by sons, Kekoa Kuhia, Kerry and Jim Bannister; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ELLEN Y.F. CHEUNG LAM, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2008. Born in Jun San, China. A retired housekeeper with Kahala Hilton. Survived by sons, Albert, Lawrence and Peter; daughter, Virginia; brother, Shun On Cheung; sister, Ruo Kun Zhang; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary Makai Chapel; Chinese Buddhist service; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

WALTER YOSHIO MANTA, 74, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 14, 2008. Retired yard worker for Ka Lima O Maui. Survived by son, Jeffrey; daughters, Marilee White and Joy Yap; three grandsons; sisters, Yukie Tanji, Florence Kondo and Judy Miyamoto. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ROSALINA SALVACION MANZANO, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Survived by sons, Vicente Jr., Benjamin and Rudy; daughters, Irene Coe, Pearlla Bagood, Ruthie Esdicul, Judy Cajigal, Lorrane Shimabukuro and Patricia Keane; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

JACK TAICHI MASUHARA, 78, of Captain Cook, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Captain Cook. A retired roofer. Survived by son, Jack Jr.; daughter, Ruthie Sevy; brother, Hiroshi; sisters, Fusae Kubota and Kinue Hashimoto; six grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 at Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua, Hawai'i; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Dr. LYNN "DOC" B. McKINNEY, 74, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Jan. 12, 2008. Born in Phillipsburg, Kan. A retired veterinarian and founder of Waianae Veterinary Clinic and Volcano Winery. Survived by wife, Alana Atkinson; daughters, Alisa Vegas, Laura Dee McKinney and Diana Thomas; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 2 at Namakanipai'o Camp Grounds, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Highway 11. No flowers. Donations to the Rotary Club of Volcano, P.O. Box 222, Volcano, HI 96785. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

AUDREY ANN MONIZ, 70, of Makawao, Maui, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Woolworth stock room supervisor. Survived by husband, John; son, David; daughters, Jo Ann and Susan Diaz; sister, Martha Williams; brother, Ernest Rezents; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m.; inurnment 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROBERTA SHIRLEY MORRIS, 72, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Dec. 2, 2007. Born in Kukui'ula. Survived by sisters, Lillian Cramer and Connie Ramkissoon; brother, John. Service 2 p.m. next Sunday at Lawai Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

RAYMOND KWOK WOO NG, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired electrician for Hickam Air Force Base and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Elaine S.Y.; sons, Michael K.S. and Stephen K.S.; brother, Alvin; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GEORGE "LEFTY" "CRICKET" PEREIRA, 93, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died Jan. 6, 2008. Born in Papa'ikou. A retired utility truck driver for the former Mauna Kea Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Caroline; son, George; sister, Beatrice Kahookele; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papa'ikou; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kalaoa Catholic Cemetery. For further information call 325-7137 or 895-9626. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

JOSEPHINE MARIA MOMOA REINHARDT, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 12, 2008. Born in Hana, Maui. Retired school custodian at Pu'unene School. Survived by husband, William Reinhardt Jr.; sons, Joe Kamaka, and William III, Charles and Lloyd Reinhardt; daughter, Marilyn Reinhardt-Ortiz; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

DANIEL "DANNY" A. TABION, 54, of Kapolei, died Jan. 7, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Retired from Fresh Start Bakery after 30 years of service. Survived by wife, Sheryl; son, Matthew; stepfather, Francisco Perez; brothers, Alfred, Jose, Phillip, Larry, Melvin, Lorenzo, Jr. Tabion and Michael Perez; sisters, Gloria Kuriyama, Eleanor Machnicki, Evangeline "Angie" Galisa, Florence, Marilyn Asakura, Darlene Moran and Shirley Kaya. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

RICHARD MITSUO TADA, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 12, 2008. Born in Ola'a. Retired from the former Kamehameha Garment Co. and also worked for Pomare and Hilo Hattie. Survived by wife, Motoe; sons, Norman and Lloyd; sisters, Tomi Tawara and Katsuko Koga; five grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin; service 5 p.m.; cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

ASAKO TERUYA, 91, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born on Maui. A vegetable packer at Farmers Market. Survived by sons, Ralph and Ronald; daughters, Barbara Ryder and Gayle Rager; sister, Haruyo Sugahara; 10 grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

SIMOA VAOMEKO TUIAI, 68, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2008. Born in Apia, Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Maafatu Tamatimu, Savelio Patelesio and Danny Patelesio; daughters, Fanaafi Tumui and Theresa Tuiai; brothers, Lauano Aivao Patu and Tulau Aivao; sisters, Taufuaina Tamatimu, Atalana Aivao and Sinanu'u Teo; one grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FELIX GALO UMBLAS, 17, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. He was a student. Survived by mother, Filomena Galo Ramelb; father, Estelito Baszuez Umblas; half brothers, Ferdinand Galo and Nicholas Ramelb. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

LENNY MICHAEL UYETAKE, 43, of Makawao, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Self-employed floral designer. Survived by father, Benedict; brothers, Dominic Sr., Benny, Duane, Bennett and Alton; sisters, Beverley Babagay, Raphaela Elia, Denise Resureccion, Patricia Paiva and Therese Shigenaga. Visitation 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Makawao Cemetery. Service 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hilo. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

RICHARD VALMOJA, 68, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2007. Born in Waialua. Retired sheet metal worker. Survived by sons, Shawn and Shadric Balmoja; daughters, Richelle Thomason; brothers, Pedro, Freddy, Carlito, Rudy and Dominador; sister, Magdalena Sumile; six grandchildren. Service 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Michael's Parish, Waialua; lunch to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

WILLIAM DAVID WILLIAMS, 86, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 10, 2008. Born in O'Fallon, Ill. A former property manager of Foster Village Homes, Foster Towers and Marco Polo Condominiums. Survived by sons, Billy, David and Woody; daughter, Pastor Lori Siri; sister, Maxine Dudonis; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.

NOBUKO CHARLOTTE OGAWA YOSHIOKA, 98, of Makawao, Maui, died Jan. 14, 2008. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired schoolteacher. Survived by son, Alan; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

FLORENCE "FLO" HIRAOKA YOUNG, 85, of Pearl City, died Dec. 25, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Bartender. Survived by husband, Clement; sons, Randy, Patrick Jr. and David Yim; daughters, Barbara Silva, Maile Tsubaki, Ramela Higa, Joann Villarmia, Charlene Yim, Mikiala Lee Kwai and Taiya Barona; brother, Harry Kiyaba; sister, Ruby Holu; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.